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Review
. 2012 May:37 Suppl 1:1-6.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2012.04335.x.

Guidance on the diagnosis and clinical management of acne

C B Archer  1 , S N Cohen, S E Baron; British Association of Dermatologists and Royal College of General Practitioners
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Review

Guidance on the diagnosis and clinical management of acne

C B Archer et al. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2012 May.

Abstract

This article discusses the effects of acne (sometimes referred to as acne vulgaris), how to diagnose it confidently and how to distinguish it from rosacea, and the options available for treatment, especially in primary care. We also suggest when referral to dermatology should be considered, and try to anticipate some frequently asked questions.

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